Course Lecturer Positions
In accordance with the University's collective agreement with the McGill Course Lecturers' and Instructors' Union (MCLIU), a list of individuals who currently have priority points and the application form can be found below. Available Course Lecturer positions are posted on the McGill Human Resources web site: https://www.mcgill.ca/hr/careers
Priority Points
In accordance with the University's collective agreement with the McGill Course Lecturers' and Instructors' Union (MCLIU), a list of individuals who currently have priority points is below.
llc_priority_points_up_to_and_including_winter_2025.pdf
How to Apply:
If you are an INTERNAL APPLICANT (active McGill employee), login and apply through Workday, using your McGill username and password. IMPORTANT: You MUST first connect to McGill's VPN before you login to Workday. Once logged into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the Search bar. Then search for “Course Lecturer - LING 260 Meaning in Language - Summer 2024”, once you have found it, you can apply directly through your Workday account.
If you are an EXTERNAL APPLICANT (former McGill employee), navigate to the McGill Career website. First sign into your candidate account or create one, as applicable. IMPORTANT: To create your account, make sure to use a personal email address (and NOT an @mail.mcgill.ca or @mcgill.ca email address). Search for “Course Lecturer - LING 260 Meaning in Language - Summer 2024” click Apply to begin the application process.
McGill University is an English-language University where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.
Positions available (5):
Fall 2025 term
GERM 202 D1 001 German Language, Beginners' (3 credits)
Teaching Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 8:35-9:25 am.
Course Start/End Date: August 27, 2025/December 3, 2025
Location: MDHAR G-01
Course details: A comprehensive first level course designed to develop communicative skills.
Salary (current rate for 3-credit course teaching): $11,090
Salary (rate for 3-credit course teaching as of September 1st, 2025): $11,479
Position Summary:
A Course Lecturer assignment includes all or part of the following teaching activities:
a) preparation of the Course and Course plan;
b) delivery of the Course;
c) evaluation of students;
d) submitting to the University a report on student attendance and student grades;
e) supervision of Teaching Assistants or any other teaching support staff;
f) upon request, review of their students’ grades;
g) meeting with students, being available to answer questions and give advice concerning Course content and requirements;
Employees shall perform their duties in compliance with the Pedagogical Regulation and as specified in the administrative directives of the Hiring Unit. An Employee shall use appropriate pedagogical methods and material.
Application deadline: June 13th, 2025, midnight
Teaching Qualification Requirements: M.A. or Ph.D. in German or registered in the German Studies graduate program at McGill. Native or near native fluency in German required.
Experience: A minimum of two semesters as instructor of a course at a similar level or to be a graduate student in German Studies in the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at McGill University. Course lecturers must demonstrate a familiarity with the course materials used in German Studies language courses.
Required Application Documents:
Applicants must submit the following documents:
1. an updated CV, 2. a letter of introduction stating their teaching philosophy and how they would approach the teaching of a particular course
, and 3.a syllabus for the course which must follow the template provided by the McGill course outline guidelines (https://www.mcgill.ca/tls/instructors/course-design/outline). References and previous course evaluations upon request.
Additional Information:
This is the first half of a 6-credit course that will be taught in the fall 2025 academic term at 3 course hour credits. This contract begins on August 27, 2025 and ends on January 2, 2026.
McGill University is an English-language University where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.
Fall 2025 term
GERM 202 D1 002 German Language, Beginners' (3 credits)
Teaching Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 09:35 am-10:25 am
Course dates: August 27, 2025 to December 3, 2025
Location: SH 680 451
Course details: A comprehensive first level course designed to develop communicative skills.
Salary (current rate for 3-credit course teaching): $11,090
Salary (rate for 3-credit course teaching as of September 1st, 2025): $11,479
Position Summary:
A Course Lecturer assignment includes all or part of the following teaching activities:
a) preparation of the Course and Course plan;
b) delivery of the Course;
c) evaluation of students;
d) submitting to the University a report on student attendance and student grades;
e) supervision of Teaching Assistants or any other teaching support staff;
f) upon request, review of their students’ grades;
g) meeting with students, being available to answer questions and give advice concerning Course content and requirements;
Employees shall perform their duties in compliance with the Pedagogical Regulation and as specified in the administrative directives of the Hiring Unit. An Employee shall use appropriate pedagogical methods and material.
Application deadline: June 13th, 2025, midnight
Teaching Qualification Requirements: M.A. or Ph.D. in German or registered in the German Studies graduate program at McGill. Native or near native fluency in German required.
Experience: A minimum of two semesters as instructor of a course at a similar level or to be a graduate student in German Studies in the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at McGill University. Course lecturers must demonstrate a familiarity with the course materials used in German Studies language courses.
Required Application Documents:
Applicants must submit the following documents:
1. an updated CV, 2. a letter of introduction stating their teaching philosophy and how they would approach the teaching of a particular course
, and 3.a syllabus for the course which must follow the template provided by the McGill course outline guidelines (https://www.mcgill.ca/tls/instructors/course-design/outline). References and previous course evaluations upon request.
Additional Information:
This is the first half of a 6-credit course that will be taught in the fall 2025 academic term at 3 course hour credits. This contract begins on August 27, 2025 and ends on January 2, 2026.
McGill University is an English-language University where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.
Fall 2025 term
ITAL 205D1 002 Italian for Beginners (3 credits)
Teaching Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 4:35-5:25 pm.
Course start/end dates: August 27, 2025 to December 3, 2025
Location: SH 680 1085
Course details: Grammar, reading, dictation. Intensive practice in speech patterns and written structures. Conversation and composition. Visual material and selected readings will be used in describing the making of contemporary Italy.
Salary (current rate for 3-credit course teaching): $11,090
Salary (rate for 3-credit course teaching as of September 1st, 2025): $11,479
A Course Lecturer assignment includes all or part of the following teaching activities:
a) preparation of the Course and Course plan;
b) delivery of the Course;
c) evaluation of students;
d) submitting to the University a report on student attendance and student grades;
e) supervision of Teaching Assistants or any other teaching support staff;
f) upon request, review of their students’ grades;
g) meeting with students, being available to answer questions and give advice concerning Course content and requirements;
Employees shall perform their duties in compliance with the Pedagogical Regulation and as specified in the administrative directives of the Hiring Unit. An Employee shall use appropriate pedagogical methods and material.
Application deadline: June 13th, 2025, midnight
Teaching Qualification Requirements: M.A. or Ph.D. in Italian or registered in the Italian Studies graduate program at McGill. Native or near native fluency in Italian required.
Experience: A minimum of two semesters as instructor of a course at a similar level or to be a graduate student in Italian Studies in the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at McGill University. Course lecturers must demonstrate a familiarity with the course materials used in Italian Studies language courses.
Required Application Documents:
Applicants must submit the following documents:
1. an updated CV, 2. a letter of introduction stating their teaching philosophy and how they would approach the teaching of a particular course
, and 3.a syllabus for the course which must follow the template provided by the McGill course outline guidelines (https://www.mcgill.ca/tls/instructors/course-design/outline). References and previous course evaluations upon request.
Additional Information:
This is the first half of a 6-credit course that will be taught in the fall 2025 academic term at 3 course hour credits. This contract begins on August 27, 2025 and ends on January 2, 2026.
McGill University is an English-language University where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.
Fall 2025 term
RUSS 210 001 Elementary Russian Language 1 (3 credits)
Teaching Schedule: Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays: 2:35-3:25 pm
Course Start/End Date: August 27, 2025/December 3, 2025
Location: SH 680 365
Course details: Reading, grammar, translation, oral practice.
Salary (current rate for 3-credit course teaching): $11,090
Salary (rate for 3-credit course teaching as of September 1st, 2025): $11,479
Position Summary:
A Course Lecturer assignment includes all or part of the following teaching activities:
a) preparation of the Course and Course plan;
b) delivery of the Course;
c) evaluation of students;
d) submitting to the University a report on student attendance and student grades;
e) supervision of Teaching Assistants or any other teaching support staff;
f) upon request, review of their students’ grades;
g) meeting with students, being available to answer questions and give advice concerning Course content and requirements;
Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures: Instructors of language courses must adhere to the guidelines set by the Language Program Directors (LPDs). In assuming a language position, the successful applicant agrees to the guidelines set by LPDs and to (1) teach the scheduled classes; (2) use the prescribed course materials and follow the class plan and test schedule established in the syllabus; (3) collaborate with colleagues to prepare in-class tests, quizzes, exercises, and final exams; (4) invigilate any scheduled in-class exams, final exams, and oral-exams; and (5) attend scheduled meetings with the Language Program Director.
Required Application Documents:
Applicants must submit the following documents: 1. an updated CV, 2. a letter of introduction stating their teaching philosophy and how they would approach the teaching of a particular course, and 3. a syllabus for the course which must follow the template provided by the McGill course outline guidelines
Application deadline: June 13th, 2025, midnight
Teaching Qualification Requirements: M.A. or Ph.D. in Russian or registered in the Russian Studies graduate program at McGill. Native or near native fluency in Russian required.
Experience: A minimum of two semesters as instructor of a course at a similar level or to be a graduate student in Russian Studies in the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at McGill University. Course lecturers must demonstrate a familiarity with the course materials used in Russian Studies language courses.
(https://www.mcgill.ca/tls/instructors/course-design/outline). References and previous course evaluations upon request.
Employees shall perform their duties in compliance with the Pedagogical Regulation and as specified in the administrative directives of the Hiring Unit. An Employee shall use appropriate pedagogical methods and material.
McGill University is an English-language University where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.
Fall 2025 term
RUSS 369 – Narrative and Memory in Russian Culture (3 credits)
Teaching Schedule: Wednesday and Friday, 4:05-5:25 PM
Course start and end dates: August 27, 2025 to December 3, 2025
Location: 680 Sherbrooke 495
Course details: Exploration of literary and cinematic representations of the themes of memory, trauma, nostalgia, family history, and war in modern Russian culture. Exploration of narrative approaches to war and trauma, their effects on cultural identity, Post-Soviet nostalgia, family and childhood, and related subjects.
Salary (current rate for 3-credit course teaching): $11,090
Salary (rate for 3-credit course teaching as of September 1st, 2025): $11,479
Position Summary:
A Course Lecturer assignment includes all or part of the following teaching activities:
a) preparation of the Course and Course plan;
b) delivery of the Course;
c) evaluation of students;
d) submitting to the University a report on student attendance and student grades;
e) supervision of Teaching Assistants or any other teaching support staff;
f) upon request, review of their students’ grades;
g) meeting with students, being available to answer questions and give advice concerning Course content and requirements;
Employees shall perform their duties in compliance with the Pedagogical Regulation and as specified in the administrative directives of the Hiring Unit. An Employee shall use appropriate pedagogical methods and material.
Teaching Qualification Requirements: Ph.D. in Russian or registered in the Russian Studies graduate program at McGill at the ABD level. Native or near native fluency in English and Russian is required.
Experience: A minimum of two semesters as instructor of a course at a similar level or to be a Ph.D. student in Russian Studies in the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at McGill University (ABD level).
Application deadline: June 13th, 2025, midnight
Required Application Documents:
Applicants must submit the following documents: 1. an updated CV, 2. a letter of introduction stating their teaching philosophy and how they would approach the teaching of a particular course, and 3. a syllabus for the course which must follow the template provided by the McGill course outline guidelines (https://www.mcgill.ca/tls/instructors/course-design/outline). References and previous course evaluations upon request.
McGill University is an English-language University where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.
Teaching Assistant Positions
Fall 2025
Application deadline: June 2, 2025
Applicants must be students registered in a McGill University MA or PhD graduate program in the Fall 2025 term
Positions:
HISP 225 001 Hispanic Civilization 1 – 1 position at 180 hours – Professor José R. Jouve-Martin
RUSS 223 001 Russian 19th Century: Literary Giants 1 - 1 position at 180 hours – Professor Daniel Pratt
*Hours are dependent on course enrolment
Position Summary:
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, hosting and facilitating discussions in-person and/or on Zoom with small groups of students; grading of assignments; attending lectures and reading course materials; communication with students regarding MyCourses, submission of assignments, other tasks associated with the position/course, etc.
Qualifications:
Positions only available to registered McGill graduate students with the appropriate academic background. Previous study in the subject of the course.
Required documentation:
Please include a CV and Cover letter explaining why you are the best candidate.
Hourly Salary: $37.34
Position Start Date: August 27, 2025
Position End Date: January 2, 2026
IMPORTANT: International students must have a valid study permit, social Insurance number (SIN), and Canadian bank account.
How to Apply:
If you are an EXTERNAL APPLICANT (a former McGill employee or have never been employed at McGill), navigate to the McGill Career website. Sign in to your candidate account or create one, as applicable. IMPORTANT: To create your account, make sure to use a personal email address (and NOT an @mail.mcgill.ca or @mcgill.ca email address). Search for the course you want to apply for in the Search bar and click Apply to begin the application process.
If you are an INTERNAL APPLICANT (active McGill employee, i.e. current TA or RA), login and apply through Workday, using your McGill username and password. IMPORTANT: You MUST first connect to McGill’s VPN before logging into Workday.
McGill University is an English-language University where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.
McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr [at] mcgill.ca or 514-398-3711.
Teaching Assistant Forms
If you are accepted for a TA position, you must complete the following forms:
TA Workload Form (To be completed with the Course Instructor by the end of the add/drop period)